Giants, Wizards & Elves
A life-size version of Rock-Paper-Scissors. Two teams face off, each choosing to be Giants, Wizards, or Elves.
How to Play
Split into two teams, each team stands on their side of a center line.
Mark "safe zones" about 15 feet behind each team.
Teach the three characters: Giants (stand tall, arms raised, roar), Wizards (crouch, wiggle fingers, say "shazam"), Elves (crouch low, point ears, make high-pitched noise).
Giants beat Elves, Elves beat Wizards, Wizards beat Giants (like Rock-Paper-Scissors).
Each team huddles and secretly chooses a character. Teams face each other at the center line.
On "3-2-1-GO!" both teams reveal their character with the corresponding pose.
The winning team chases the losing team. Anyone tagged before reaching the safe zone joins the other team.
If both teams choose the same character, it's a tie — redo!
Facilitator Tips
Practice each character pose with everyone first.
Have teams choose a backup character in case of a tie.
High energy — great for outdoor settings or gym spaces.
Variations & Twists
Ninja-Samurai-Village Elder: Different character theme with different poses.
Individual Version: Play one-on-one like Rock-Paper-Scissors with the character poses.
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